NATURAL DYES
My trek next took me to the Philippine Textile Research Institute. They made several studies on natural dyes in the Philippines, and the staff were willing to give Julie Ann and myself a workshop on the process of natural dyeing. Based on PTRI's research, they have identified a number of plant and tree leaves, roots, root barks, barks, fruit skins, flowers, and roots that can be used as stable dyes.
We came prepared for our 2 day workshop on natural dyeing, with our natural fibers of raffia fibers, abaca fibers, woven raffia and abaca, plus coco beads. At first, we were scheduled only to dye using coconut husks and talisay leaves. However, thanks to our wonderful instructor, Adela, we were able to also able to dye mahogany bark, annatto seeds and turmeric as well.
My trek next took me to the Philippine Textile Research Institute. They made several studies on natural dyes in the Philippines, and the staff were willing to give Julie Ann and myself a workshop on the process of natural dyeing. Based on PTRI's research, they have identified a number of plant and tree leaves, roots, root barks, barks, fruit skins, flowers, and roots that can be used as stable dyes.
We came prepared for our 2 day workshop on natural dyeing, with our natural fibers of raffia fibers, abaca fibers, woven raffia and abaca, plus coco beads. At first, we were scheduled only to dye using coconut husks and talisay leaves. However, thanks to our wonderful instructor, Adela, we were able to also able to dye mahogany bark, annatto seeds and turmeric as well.